Dr. Hoppens and Dr. Meier design a personalized treatment plan to meet each patients unique needs using science, technology, and artistry to achieve the orthodontic treatment result every patient deserves; a natural-looking healthy happy smile that will have you smiling confidently for a lifetime.
Whether providing treatment, working on innovative research and continuing education, Drs. Hoppens and Meier and the Hoppens & Meier orthodontic team are dedicated to excellence by providing a quality patient experience and achieving superior orthodontic treatment results that will have people asking you if you were born with that beautiful smile!
Hoppens & Meier Orthodontics offers the latest in orthodontic technology including traditional and clear brackets, Invisalign, and thermally sensitive elastic wire technology that can decrease patient treatment time with fewer office visits.
Drs. Hoppens and Meier have an orthodontic treatment lifestyle commitment to continuing education that allows them to stay ahead of the curve by participating in rigorous continuing education to discover the latest in orthodontic innovations.
We understand the value of contributing to our community, not only because it allows us to help those in need, but also because it allows us to build relationships and inspire those around us to achieve their best. We have formed partnerships with a variety of organizations in the communities where we work, including local schools, sports, and non-profits.
An exceptional orthodontic treatment result and experience at Hoppens & Meier Orthodontics is as important to Dr. Hoppens and Dr. Meier (Dr. Hoppens daughter who joined the practice in 2014), as it is to you.
Dr. Hoppens became interested in pursuing a career as an orthodontist during his own orthodontic treatment as he observed how science, technology, and artistry combined to create a healthy, happy smile in addition to the special relationships his orthodontists created with his patients and their families during their orthodontic treatment and orthodontic retention.
Dr. Hoppens has been practicing orthodontics since 1985.He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, which was founded in 1929 as the first specialty board in dentistry. The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) is the only orthodontic specialty board recognized by the American Dental Association (ADA) and in affiliation with the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO).
Dr. Hoppens received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree graduating Magna Cum Laude and with High Distinction from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Following his graduation from dental school, Dr. Hoppens continued his education at the University of Iowa in the Orthodontic Residency program, where he earned his Master of Science (MS) degree and Certicate in Orthodontics.
Dr. Mary Beth Meier began practicing orthodontics in 2014. She was drawn to the field because of the science, technology, and artistry involved in creating healthy, happy, smiles. For her, seeing a happy patient after completing treatment is the most exciting thing about her work.
Dr. Meier attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she graduated with high distinction in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. After college, she attended the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, where she received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 2012. Following graduation from dental school, Dr. Meier continued her education at the University of Iowas Orthodontic Residency program, where she earned her Master of Science degree and Certicate in Orthodontics.
Dr. Meier is an Ogallala native, born and raised. Along with creating natural-looking healthy happy smiles, Dr. Meier is a loving wife and mother who also enjoys baking, playing the piano and harp, gardening, live classic rock concerts, helping her husband David, who is an endodontist (root canal specialist), and spending time with her husband and children.
We recognize that all of our patients are unique and deserve to receive orthodontic care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding orthodontic experience every time you visit our practice.